Senior Construction Project Manager - Power Delivery

About the role

This position will work be based in Texas, with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location within that region. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Project Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
• High-level technical leadership and strategic oversight on major power delivery construction programs by guiding complex project execution, resolving critical field challenges, and advising senior leadership and clients on construction delivery strategies.
• Applies expert knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, and risk management to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and WSP’s operational goals.
• Serves as a recognized authority across the organization in construction management, mentoring senior professionals, and leading the advancement of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in construction oversight and project delivery methodologies.
• Drives new business and fosters innovation across the construction management organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or closely related discipline or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in construction management or related areas.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in construction delivery methods, phasing strategies, and technical field operations.
• Proven success leading large, complex construction programs in both public and private sector environments.
• Experience advising on strategic project risks, logistics constraints, and contract compliance.
• Deep knowledge of construction laws, codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex contract documents, scopes, specifications, and project controls data.
• Experience in resolving high-stakes technical disputes and supporting litigation or claim strategies.
• Able to influence executive stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide construction decisions.
• Proficiency with advanced construction management tools and platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and digital reporting dashboards.
• Expert-level understanding of cost control, schedule management, and integrated project delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing construction execution plans, risk registers, and contingency strategies.
• Experience providing executive guidance on project performance, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Strong mentorship skills and experience building technical talent pipelines in construction teams.
• Capacity to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Track record of implementing innovative field techniques and improving construction efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical issues for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships, CM/GC, EPC, and other alternative delivery models.
• Experience supporting business development, client engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity.
• Able to work collaboratively across geographies, business lines, and client sectors to achieve integrated project delivery.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-hour safety certification.

Skills

• Construction Management
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Construction Delivery Methods
• Phasing Strategies
• Technical Field Operations
• Construction Laws, Codes, Regulations, and Safety Requirements
• Interpreting Complex Contract Documents
• Resolving High-Stakes Technical Disputes
• Leading Large, Complex Construction Programs
• Strategic Project Risk Management
• Logistics Constraints and Contract Compliance
• Cost Control, Schedule Management, and Integrated Project Delivery Frameworks
• Executive Guidance on Project Performance
• Mentorship Skills
• Implementing Innovative Field Techniques
• Collaborative Work Across Geographies
• Business Development, Client Engagement, and Contract Negotiations
• Ethical Practices, Regulatory Compliance, and Organizational Integrity

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Contact Information

For more information, please visit www.wsp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.